rosy

adjective

ˈrō-zē 

rosier; rosiest

1

a

: of the color rose

b

: having a pinkish usually healthy-looking complexion : blooming

c

: marked by blushes

2

: characterized by or tending to promote optimism

a rosy outlook

rosiness noun

Synonyms of rosy

• glowing
• tanned
• red
• ruddy
• warm
• sanguine
• flush
• blooming

Examples of rosy in a Sentence

rosy and cheerful after a day outside in the snow

that's a particularly rosy view of the economic situation, and one that may not be justified

Recent Examples on the Web

And that would leave McCarthy a backup player for the rest of his time with the team, regardless of how rosy O'Connell paints things. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026

When asked his prediction, Pink’s outlook is as rosy as the base color for his on-the-fly invention turned beauty phenomenon. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 9 Sep. 2026

Samsara — The software company with a focus on Internet of Things surged 15% on rosy projections. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

That blur of words equates to the sensation of biting into an August peach, closing your eyes and tasting every flavor — juicy, rosy, floral-sweet-mineral peachiness — all the way through. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing rosy

• paint a rosy picture
• ring-a-rosy
• ring-around-a-rosy
• ring-around-the-rosy
• rosy periwinkle

Rhymes for rosy

• cosy
• cozy
• josie
• nosey
• nosy
• pharmacognosy

Kids Definition

rosy

adjective

ˈrō-zē 

rosier; rosiest

1

: of the color rose

2

: promising, hopeful

a rosy outlook

rosy prospects

rosily

-zə-lē

adverb

rosiness

-zē-nəs

noun